Rail

Vice President Biden honored for supporting rail

WILMINGTON, Del. — Last week, the Wilmington Amtrak station was rededicated and renamed in Vice President Joe Biden’s honor, following a nearly two-year, $37.7 million renovation, delawareonline reports.

The Wilmington station is the 12th-busiest in Amtrak's system, serving 89 Amtrak trains and 54 Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority trains. For the full story, click here.

Economic development within one-half mile of the system has been stimulated by ridership that has exceeded original projections. Valley Metro began compiling development activity since construction started in 2005 as part of an economic development database.

The new bike car contains 14 racks that will provide more room to maneuver bicycles on and off the train. A set of seats were removed from the lower level of the vehicle to make room for the bike racks.